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The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Rowan Williams, has implored church members to be mindful of their all-important role of imparting the truth of God, as they seek to positively impact civil society, serving the needs of the vulnerable and under-privileged. He reminded them that they should not be found wanting, but should, by virtue of how they live,...

Businessman Desmond Blades, who was today (May 12) conferred with the Order of Jamaica (OJ), has said that he is "most grateful" for the honour. He said he hopes that his contribution to the nation had been a significant one and that he is happy the national recognition is "now considered due". Mr. Blades, who is known for his work...

Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding has hailed businessman, Desmond Blades as an icon and champion of industry who richly deserved to be recognised with a high award of the nation. Mr. Golding expressed these sentiments during the conferment of the Order of Jamaica by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Patrick Allen on Mr. Blades at a brief ceremony...

The Order of Jamaica will be conferred on Desmond Blades at King's House tomorrow, May 12. Through his long career in business, Mr, Blades made a significant contribution to the Jamaican economy, especially in the areas of food processing and food distribution. He is best known for his contribution to business with the success of Facey Commodity and the Seprod...

Caricom Foreign Ministers gathered in Kingston for the 12th meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), were charged by Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce Golding to protect the region's people by approaching international trade issues in unity and with determination. At the opening ceremony in Kingston on Friday (May 8), the Prime Minister said he had observed...

The St. James Parish Labour Day Committee has chosen to carry out an extensive face-lifting of the Infirmary as the parish project for Labour Day, May 25. Seventy eight (78) Wards of the state- operated infirmary, in Montego Bay, are to benefit from the project. The church service for the parish is scheduled to be held on Sunday (May 24)...

Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, said he has directed the Attorney General to prepare a submission for Cabinet that will seek to put the role, function and authority of Custodes within a statutary framework. Mr. Golding, who was addressing a ceremony held yesterday (May 7) in Lucea to install medical doctor, David Stair, as Custos of Hanover, said the aim is...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Local Government, Robert Montague, has urged Jamaicans to clear homes of garbage and other debris, in order to minimise damage during a hurricane or other natural disaster. "We need to look around our homes.many of us, during these trying times, don't want to throw away this...

The St. James Parish Council is staging its third annual Disaster Education Awareness competition, which will see some 21 schools and members of the public competing for attractive prizes, while learning about disaster preparedness and mitigation. Held under the theme: 'The more I know, the more I am prepared' the competition, which comprises a quiz and poster segment, is being...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has told the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, and the Lord Bishop of Jamaica, Alfred Reid that his government is open to having Churches manage public schools and select their own teaching staff. He was receiving the churchmen who visited him this morning (May 8) at Jamaica House. The Prime Minister, a confirmed Anglican who was...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has outlined plans to review the roles of Custodes and Justices of the Peace in order that these offices can contribute more to the functioning of the justice system. He said government intended to increase the duties of JPs and that the Attorney General had been directed to prepare a Cabinet submission that would seek to...

Minister of Labour and Social Security Hon. Pearnel Charles, has said that his Ministry is moving to the stage where strikes will not be necessary in Jamaica to resolve industrial disputes. "One of the aims of my Ministry is to remove the need to strike. We want to strengthen the process to support production , and we will be examining...